Wednesday, 25 July 2012

Symbols can be universally read, they do not require a language to be learned in the traditional sense i.e. through writing, reading and speaking. Where many do agree that symbols are created with the purpose of displaying meanings of varying degrees and depths to them, only a minority believe that they also hold an inherently good or evil nature to them. Inversion is the reversal or polar opposite of something from its original or initial state. To invert a symbol is to flip its visualisation over, and thus all its definitions are switched correspondingly. To follow an inverted symbol is to rebel and totally go against its original order of things and instead forge ahead in the direct opposite direction.

15th Century German occultist and writer Heinrich Agrippa (1485-1535) applied the more Western theory of the Four Elements [material] (or Classical Elements) of fire, earth, water, and air, with the addition of the fifth element of the spirit mapped upon the human form. visualisation shows the concept of the spiritual, or the mental factors having precedence over material, spiritual health triumphing over material gratification; "mind over matter" to be precise. Putting this in a literal sense, imagine living your life upside down - would it be a comfortable way to exist?

Whilst the verted [upright] pentagram has been used within varying cultures from far and wide dating back centuries, its inverted counterpart has a much shorter lifespan, but a nonetheless its connotations are equally as strong.

The inverted pentacle is the logo of the Order of the Eastern Star (OES), an organisation heavily tied to freemasonry, in which both men and women can be members. The decorated pentacle features highly regarded biblical feminine figures to the OES (those being Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electa), each one taking one point of the star.

Tuesday, 17 July 2012

Much like an annoying case of the recurring athlete's foot, or far worse, the circus that is of puppet political parties campaigning for your just-as-useless vote for an upcoming general election; comes forth a new advert gracing UK television screens this month from London-based mobile communications firm 63336.

Having caused major controversy and uproar (if not scaring many viewers at the very least) through capitalising on the recent mainstream hype of secret societies (namely brought upon out of the whole The Da Vinci Code phenomenon) and using corresponding dark and eerie symbolism within their 2009 advert, the new angle 63336 has taken is that of the New Age route. Initially coming across as much less threatening and sinister, the ad has a more playful and light-hearted approach to reach the same outcome. With more and more Tom, Dick and Harry's having at least heard of the Illuminati and dismissing its existence, much of the sheeple are unaware of the New Age doctrine and its potential to drive you away from your Creator.

Why put your faith in The Ghayb [Allah, The Unseen] when you can simply
dial 63336 and get the "answer" for a mere £2.50 - It's so simple! Psychics, Gurus, clairvoyants and channellers and ilk wield their equipment be it crystal balls, tea leaves or tarot cards. Nevermind the external implements; some rather take the techniques upon your physical self through palm reading and various hypnosis mechanisms - whatever it takes for you to keep your distance from your One Master. These deviants will tell you whatever you want to hear; or more specifically; what they want you to know. God, will tell you the truth, if you're ready to hear it.

That special time of the year has arrived, a time to reflect on the twelve months past, to evaluate on the current status of things, and to pray for a prosperous future. Yep, Ramadan is almost upon us.

Dependent on the the sighting of the new moon to indicate the beginning of the start of the new lunar month and also on your global location, the period of Ramadan is estimated to start around 19-20th July. Below is an example timetable of when fasting starts and ends in London; but the timetable is also dependent on your whereabouts.